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S 3971EnrolledFederalsenate

Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act

Introduced March 3, 2026Last action April 2, 2026
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Summary: Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act

This bill has passed the House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support — a 345 to 41 vote — and has been sent to the President for signature. Based on its title, the legislation is focused on supporting small businesses by promoting innovation and strengthening economic security, though the specific details of its provisions are not included in the available description.

Bills with this type of title typically involve measures such as expanding access to funding or loans for small businesses, creating or updating programs that help small companies develop new products or technologies, or providing protections that help small businesses remain competitive in the broader economy. Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees would likely be the primary people affected by this legislation.

The wide margin of passage in the House (requiring a two-thirds majority to pass under a procedural rule known as "suspension of the rules") suggests the bill had broad support from both political parties. With the bill now presented to the President, it is awaiting either a signature — which would make it law — or a veto.

Note: Because no official description or full bill text was provided, this summary is based on the bill's title and legislative history. For the most accurate and complete information about what this bill specifically does, readers are encouraged to visit Congress.gov and search for the bill by its title to review the full text and any committee reports.

This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.

Latest Action

Presented to President.

April 2, 2026

Sponsor

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Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]RIA

Legislative History

Presented to President.

Apr 2, 2026

Presented to President.

Apr 2, 2026
house

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2545-2546)

Mar 17, 2026
house

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 41 (Roll no. 89).

Mar 17, 2026
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 345 - 41 (Roll no. 89).

Mar 17, 2026
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 17, 2026
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Mar 16, 2026
house

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2491-2497; text: CR H2491-2495)

Mar 16, 2026
house

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3971.

Mar 16, 2026
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Ms. Van Duyne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Mar 16, 2026
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Received in the House.

Mar 4, 2026
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Held at the desk.

Mar 4, 2026
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Mar 4, 2026
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Introduced in Senate

Mar 3, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.

Mar 3, 2026
house

Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S752-756; text: CR S752-756)

Mar 3, 2026
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